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Boolboonda
35 km²
Far older than most of the country, Boolboonda is a small, quiet settlement where the typical resident is 54. It is a sparsely populated area of just 55 people, with a high proportion of seniors and a notable First Nations presence. The community is marked by low incomes and a high reliance on cars, creating a secluded atmosphere where many residents own their homes outright and spend significant time on unpaid care and housework.
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Seniors make up 36.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. This contributes to a typical age of 54, making the area far older than both Queensland and Australia.
About a quarter of residents were born overseas, which is a little above the state average. The most common ancestries are English at 54.5% and Australian at 40.0%.
English is the main language for 94.5% of people, though 5.5% use another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 41.8% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.2%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 29.8% completing Year 12. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV.
Incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,281. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 41.8% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 12.7% of residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid work is very common, with 40.0% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. This is far above the national figure of 20.7%.
There are five First Nations people in the area, who have a typical age of 12, which is far younger than the state and national figures.
Families with one parent are much more common here than in most areas, at 16.7%. Households are generally small, with 2.3 people per home.
The area is dominated by separate houses, and 65.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. There are no renters in the community.
Every home has at least one motor vehicle, with 43.5% owning two. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.
The community is very stable, with only 13.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Only 28.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.
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